Actor Michael McKean struck by car in NYC

Actor Michael McKean, who portrayed the lead singer in the movie This is Spinal Tap was injured when he was struck by a car in New York City.

A McKean spokeswoman, Harriet Sternberg, said the actor suffered a broken leg.

Emergency officials say McKean was struck at West 86th Street and Broadway in Manhattan just before 3 p.m. Tuesday. McKean was taken to St. Luke’s hospital. Police said he was in stable condition. They had no further details.

McKean also played Lenny on the hit television show Laverne & Shirley. He is currently starring in the Broadway production of Gore Vidal’s political drama, Best Man.